In the wake of the 2008 and 2011 FDA public health notification, a slew of complications and side effects have been attributed to transvaginal mesh. Some have claimed that transvaginal mesh can be the stimulus for developing an autoimmune disease.…

One of the most frequent questions women ask before pelvic floor surgery is “What will my restrictions be?” Some are concerned about falling off their exercise routine or damaging their repair by lifting something that is too heavy. Others wonder …

I don’t want to brush aside the feelings of vulnerability or embarrassment women with prolapse might have while undressing during intimate moments. Certainly, prolapse has an impact on body image and may make a woman feel less sexy or less …

Understanding Mesh
There is a common misperception since the fallout from the 2011 FDA warnings regarding polypropylene mesh products – that all mesh is very risky and can cause serious harm to a large percentage of patients. This change in …

There are several options for correcting prolapse, both abdominal (laparoscopic) and vaginal, depending on the type of prolapse and the individual. Both abdominal and vaginal approaches have had excellent outcomes, and in many cases, are used in combination to ensure …